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Nicki Minaj's Homophobic Slur Ignites Controversy at Protest

1/19/2026

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Nicki Minaj directed a homophobic slur at Don Lemon, a journalist, after he livestreamed a protest.
The protest at Cities Church in St. Paul interrupted a church service.
The protest opposed the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents linked to the church's pastor.
Lemon, openly gay and married, questioned Minaj's understanding of journalism.
Federal officials condemned the protest, sparking discussions about journalism boundaries in religious settings.

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Nicki Minaj directed a homophobic slur at Don Lemon, a journalist, after he livestreamed a protest.
The protest at Cities Church in St. Paul interrupted a church service.
The protest opposed the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents linked to the church's pastor.
Lemon, openly gay and married, questioned Minaj's understanding of journalism.
Federal officials condemned the protest, sparking discussions about journalism boundaries in religious settings.